Gut Friendly Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
There is something deeply soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something that actually does your body good. This herbal brew combines dried nettle leaf with fresh ginger and a bright squeeze of lemon for a cup that feels both grounding and invigorating at the same time. Nettle and ginger are a powerhouse pairing ā gentle on the digestive system while delivering a warming, slightly earthy flavor that grows on you fast. The method is beautifully simple: ginger simmers low and slow to coax out its natural heat, then the nettle steeps off the heat so nothing gets bitter or over-extracted. A drizzle of raw honey at the end rounds out the sharpness without overwhelming the clean, herbal notes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make first thing in the morning or whenever your gut is asking for a reset.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried nettle leaf
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1ā2 tsp raw honey, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the dried nettle leaf, and steep for 5 minutes.
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